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Aitor Ardanza is a leading researcher at the intersection of Industry 4.0 and neurorehabilitation technologies. His work primarily focuses on sustainable industrial human-machine interfaces, virtualisation processes for manufacturing, and advanced robotic rehabilitation systems. Ardanza's most impactful contribution is his 2019 paper on sustainable and flexible HMIs for Industry 4.0, which has garnered 132 citations, establishing foundational principles for adaptable manufacturing interfaces. His 2016 work on virtualising sheet metal punching machines (116 citations) further demonstrates his influence in industrial digitalisation. In the biomedical domain, Ardanza has made significant strides in upper limb posture estimation for VR-based rehabilitation (31 citations), contributing to the HYPER project's hybrid neurorehabilitation technologies. His research uniquely bridges industrial automation and medical robotics, developing virtual arm representations and multimodal monitoring systems for robot-assisted teletherapy. Ardanza's work addresses critical challenges in both sectors: enabling flexible, sustainable manufacturing systems while advancing neurorehabilitation through precise posture tracking and immersive VR environments. His interdisciplinary approach has positioned him as a key figure in applying Industry 4.0 concepts to healthcare, with his research supporting the sustainability of health systems and improving quality of life for patients and therapists alike.